Young Professionals Academy

Quickly Turning Potential Into Professional Performance

The Zing Young Professionals Academy consists of unique courses, specifically designed for the millennials who by 2020 will make up 50% of the global workforce: they are the future leaders of UK businesses. Zing want to help them avoid the early mistakes made in a career and get them noticed for the right reasons, giving the tools to initiate success.

What are the aims?

To fast-track employees to a higher level of professionalism and proficiency

To create business-ready employees with a deeper understanding of themselves and others

To enhance their skills to tackle industry challenges, contribute faster, take initiative and
become valuable ambassadors for the company

Who is it for?

Talented young professionals with potential

Typically with less than two years experience in the work place

About the Programme

A comprehensive 4 month programme with 5 hours of 1-2-1 coaching and a full 25+ page Insights Discovery Profile to create a deeper understanding of yourself.

The four one-day training modules will enhance enthusiastic and talented employees with the skill base to fast-track them to become business ready and really valued employees. Between each module, delegates receive 1-2-1 support from their business coach who encourages them to set short and long term goals and achieve them.

The topics covered are via presentations, experiential activities and group challenges – so there is something for everyone. Zing love working with this age group and is always learning from them too!

Module One: About YouImproving your self-awareness, understand your strengths and get yourself noticed for the right reasons

Building strong relationships and maintaining your network using Linkedin and other tools

Representing your organisation professionally at business events

Working in a team, building rapport and trust

Influencing skills and dealing with difficult people and situations

Module Three: Commercial Awareness

The 'Business Experience' simulation- a highly interactive and challenging activity. Working in small groups, delegates immerse themselves in a competitive market and run competing businesses for the day.

Naomi Parker-Jones – NFU Mutual"The course has certainly enhanced our employee’s self-awareness and given the tools to improve her organizational skills and confidence. I would recommend the course to others."

Ellie Harding – NFU Mutual"The course has given our employee the confidence and drive to make decisions and implement ideas on her own. I would recommend this course to other employers."

Brendan Melvin – Travis Perkins"I would happily recommend the programme to other employers."

Kyle Hibbert – Bluefin Professions"The course has allowed me to grow as a whole, not just as a working person, which will stand me in good stead for my future career and future life."

Henry de Teissier – Hartnell Taylor Cook"From a personal development point of view, the course has been really beneficial, increasing my self-confidence and self-belief, learning how to deal with different types of personalities and conduct myself in a professional environment."

Lucy Dannan-Aspinall"Leadership is the key skill I will take away from the course. It has given me the confidence to step up and take the lead myself rather than shy away."

Alex Moat – Hartnell Taylor Cook"The course provided the delegates with a full understanding of how to run a business, how to present themselves and improve time management which has created an absolute benefit to our business and to their own personal reward and development."

Heather Anning – NFU Mutual"Since the course I have become much more confident and am now willing to volunteer to do presentations."